## AvAir Achieves Climate Neutral Certification: A First for the Aviation Aftermarket
AvAir, a prominent provider of inventory solutions within the aviation aftermarket, proudly announces its achievement of Climate Neutral Certified status. This significant milestone makes AvAir the pioneering company in the aviation industry to earn this prestigious certification. The certification is a testament to AvAir’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating its carbon footprint.
The Climate Neutral Certified standard, a leading consumer label for climate neutrality, demands a rigorous process. Companies must meticulously measure their greenhouse gas emissions over a 12-month period, encompassing production, operations, and shipping. Following this measurement, a comprehensive action plan for emission reduction must be implemented and executed. Finally, certified companies offset their remaining carbon footprint through the investment in verified carbon credits. AvAir’s commitment extended to removing nearly 7,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions – the equivalent of removing 1,500 gas-powered cars from the road for a full year.
Tyler Botthof, AvAir’s Vice President of Operations, expressed immense pride in receiving this certification, emphasizing the company’s dedication to minimizing its environmental impact. He highlighted the significant steps undertaken and the ongoing efforts to further reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This achievement underscores AvAir’s proactive approach to sustainability, going beyond mere compliance to actively lead the industry towards a greener future.
Austin Whitman, CEO of Change Climate, the organization behind the certification, lauded AvAir’s commitment as an example of the immediate and crucial action necessary to address climate change. He underscored the powerful movement built by Climate Neutral Certified brands, offering both companies and consumers tangible ways to act on climate change effectively. AvAir’s dedication serves as an inspiration, demonstrating that meaningful change is not only achievable but also essential.
Change Climate’s certification adheres to internationally recognized standards for carbon measurement and neutrality. To maintain certification, brands must annually measure their cradle-to-customer greenhouse gas emissions and implement reduction plans with a 12-24 month timeline. Continuous commitment and transparency are key components of the certification process. Furthermore, AvAir’s partnership with WM, a leading North American environmental service and solutions provider, further strengthens its commitment. WM has played a vital role in assisting AvAir in understanding and reducing its environmental footprint across various aspects of its operations, from procurement and waste management to transportation and energy consumption.
Eric Dixon, Vice President of Sustainability & Environmental Solutions at WM, highlighted AvAir’s commitment as a model for other companies to emulate. WM’s support for AvAir’s sustainability initiatives perfectly aligns with their own sustainability goals. The collaboration underscores the power of partnerships in driving meaningful environmental change.
Beyond its core operations, AvAir demonstrates a holistic approach to sustainability by contributing to the WM Phoenix Open’s Working for Tomorrow Fund®, which supports water restoration and renewable energy projects on Tribal Nations land in Arizona. This commitment underscores the company’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship.
AvAir, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with operations in Dublin, Ireland, has consistently received accolades for its excellence. Named Parts Supplier of the Year four times consecutively (2021-2024) by Airline Economics, AvAir has also been recognized by The Aviation 100 for its commitment to environmental sustainability, receiving the Environmental Sustainability award for two consecutive years. This Climate Neutral Certification adds another significant achievement to AvAir’s impressive record. Learn more about AvAir’s commitment to sustainability by visiting AvAir.aero and exploring their certification data on the Change Climate website: [https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/avair](https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/avair).
This success story highlights the importance of corporate environmental responsibility and the positive impact achievable through dedication to sustainability. AvAir sets a powerful example for other companies in the aviation industry and beyond, inspiring a wave of positive environmental change.
